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Cannes Lions 2014: Indian agencies bring home 27 metals
MUMBAI: The last day of the 61st edition of Cannes Lions saw JWT India grabbing a total of four Lions. With this the agency made its way to lead the Indian score chart in this edition of Cannes Lions.
The agency won a silver Lion for Nike Cricket’s ‘Make Every Yard Count’ campaign in the Film Craft and two silver Lions in the ‘Branded Content & Entertainment’ category. This particular work by JWT also fetched a bronze in the film category.
Lowe & Partner’s HUL campaign titled ‘Kaan Khajura Tesan’ received a bronze Lion in the ‘Branded Content & Entertainment’ category.
With seven Lions in its kitty, McCann has grabbed the second spot, while O&M with its six Lions came third.
In the Young Lions competition for marketers, the Indian team from Hindustan Unilever bagged a silver metal. No Indian entry won the Titanium and Integrated Lions.
Though this year the number of Lions won by Indian agencies have dropped but discussions around a few Indian campaigns such as ‘Google Reunion,’ HUL’s ‘Kaan Khajura Tesan’ and few others made a significant impression in front of the global creative fraternity.
While this year, India bagged 27 Lions, last year it had won 33.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
